Travel editor's note: Lee and Gail Forstie are from Oronoco. Lee is a retired IBMer who is now employed at Tri-State Business Machines. Last year's winter seemed to go on and on. Planning an escape to ...

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Funny thing about mountains; they’re rain makers. The phenomenon isn’t unusual or magic. It’s something called orographic precipitation, which is basically rain produced when warm moist air rises and ...

For Valley residents, one of the top desert attractions in the world is not far away. According to CNN Go, one of the best desert activities on the planet is a hike though Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

I set off half an hour before sunrise up the rocky trail. It was chilly in the predawn light, with just enough glow in the sky that I could see cactus spreading in every direction and big mesas of ...

Southern Arizona has plenty of gorgeous scenery, and this mountain will offer some stunning views, in addition to plenty of outdoor activities.

With its distinctive twin peaks (resembling the head and back of a camel), Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix landmark and a mainstay for local and visiting hikers. The popular hike offers stunning ...

Skip Tucson’s bustle for a high desert town with magical mountain views.